A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

February 17, 18 and 19 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Caligula,''Lonesome Luke, Plumber' and British Gazette No. 488. No half price tickets. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arts Italiana, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half price seats. Booking at Robinson's. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-18 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

November 18th to 20th at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olga Petrova in Metro's comedy drama, 'Extravagance.' Napierkoska [sic] in 'Caligula.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 18 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

Madge Kennedy finds a role dear to her heart in her latest Goldwyn release. 'Strictly Confidential' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre, beginning tonight. The programme is also noteworthy as introducing a new Rolin comedy star, Beatrice La Plante, to Hongkong audiences. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood in 6 parts. Also Beatrice La Plante in 'A Regular Pal.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th and 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday, 18th June at 9.15 p.m., debut of 'La Belle Cora.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today until Thursday, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' At 9.15 p.m., La Belle Cora in her novelty acts. Matinee on Wednesday at 5.30. At 7.15 p.m., 'String Beans.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today until Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence'; at 9.15 p.m., 'La Belle Cora,' in her novelty acts nightly. Matinee on Wednesday at 5.30; at 7.15 p.m., 'String Beans.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong Residents free ferry tickets both…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-30 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Sunday to Tuesday, October 1 to 3, an extraordinary special programme, a Ben J. B. Hampton production, 'The U. P. Trail,' 7 parts, from Zane Grey's greatest novel, a massive picture of the great west with a powerful cast including Roy Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Marguerite De La…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

A Benj. [sic] B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's greatest novel, 'The U. P. Trail' featuring Roy Stewart, Joseph Dowling, Kathryn Williams, Robt. McKim and Marguerite De La Motte. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

A Benj. B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's greatest novel, 'The U. P. Trail,' a massive picture of the great west with a powerful cast including Roy Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Joseph J. Dowling, Robert McKim and Marguerite De La Motte, directed Jack Conway, Zane Grey Pictures Inc…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'His Parisian Wife' featuring Elsie Ferguson. It is said that her performance in this film is one of the best since she has joined Paramount Corporation. The film will be screened for four nights commencing today at both the matinee and the night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-09 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th December at 9.15 p.m., the Italian Grand Opera Co. Matinee 16th at 4 p.m., 'La Favorita.' Booking at Moutrie's. Prices $3, $2 and $1.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine & Shadow,' Comedy & Gazette. December 12 Remarks: Italian Opera opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.' December 14 Remarks: Italian Opera at 9.15 p.m., 'Rigoletto.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Today (Tuesday) 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.'